What’s A Contingent Worker?

In today’s working environment, flexibility is key! Did you know in the current working society, 43% of white-collar jobs are contingent? They are growing more than full-time positions. Hiring a contingent worker is 9% higher today than a year ago. The demand keeps growing and it’s estimated that 52% of workers will have contingent work on their resumes by 2023. So what is a contingent worker, you might ask? Anyone who is a;

-Temp Employee

-Fix-Term Employee

-Contract Employee

-Freelancer Employee

What are the benefits of a Contingent Worker?

Did you know that 32% of companies plan to replace full-time employees to reduce spending some time within the near future? New job models will also emerge for more flexibility. Companies today are looking for more contingent workers. The reason is they tend to meet skillset needs, attract new generations because of the flexibility allotted, and tend to adapt to demands rather quickly. Europe has been doing this for years. And the benefits to a corporation are fewer taxes and overall spending per employee. The benefits for an employee are the freedom to not be obligated to one company and the flexibility to provide their services to different organizations. This can actually help increase your hiring potential because of the skills gained in a shorter amount of time. And in turn, your resume showcases those attributes, allowing for better earning opportunities in the long run.

How to screen for your organization?

Often, Freelancers earn more than their traditional jobs. When looking into hiring a contingent worker, there are some legal things to consider. A contingent screening strategy for one and the importance of it. When possible, a potential contingent worker should be screened by a screening agency. Screening agencies can really provide a better overall screening process. Which in turn, can ensure that your potential worker is a good cultural fit for your business. Things they will consider when making sure that someone aligns with the business motto of any corporation are as follows:

-Interviews

-Assessments

-Background Checks

-Verification Process

Every business has different needs for a smooth operation. A contingent worker may just be one of them for your business. However, your workforce looks, make sure to explore all options. You could just find the perfect gem of an employee outside of your normal business model.